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[quote author=Adunnee post=76795171][/quote]Thanks ,YES He is forever faithful

Debsify:
Congrats

Thank you

Topsmamen:
Congrats!

Thanks so much

taryour:
big congrats.. go on and prosper...

Thanks

I officially welcome myself to the thread as I received my COPR this morning .

VERY LONG POST ALERT

IT’S COPR

Sing along with me:
Unto the Lord be the Glory great things He hath done /2ce
Great things He hath done, greater things He will do
Unto the Lord be the Glory great things He hath done
“The stone which the builders have rejected has become the headstone of the corner, this is the Lord’s doing and it is marvellous in our eyes” - (Matthew21:42)

TIMELINE:

IELTS: November 1st 2018(MOD IDP LAGOS) PA -5th Attempt LRWS-8.57.577.5
ITA: November 15th 2018 (CRS 455)
AOR: December 3rd 2018
MEDICAL PASSED/BIL: January 14th 2019
GHOST UPDATE: [/b]January 15th2019
BIOMETRICS DONE/COMPLETED: January 16th2019
[b]RAISED CSE : On February 20th To Know My Visa Office
GOT A REPLY: On February 21st 2019- Ottawa VO
PPR: 4:32AM February 26TH 2019, Dated February 25th (I couldn’t post the news here on that day as I was pretty busy and I didn’t have time to type the story− accept my apologies please.)
PASSPORT TRANSMISSION TO ACCRA: February 27th , 2019.
COPR/VISA : March 19th, 2019. (Few days to my birthday )
Family of 4
No ADR
NOC: 1228
TRAVEL HISTORY: Never travelled out of Nigeria

DECISION TO TRAVEL:

In August 2017, while at work I was working on my unit’s system when a colleague pleaded to quickly use the computer. I shifted my chair and by the time I would look on the screen, I saw that it was the Nairaland Express Entry Thread. Immediately, I teased her and asked if she was processing the Canada immigration, she replied in the affirmative. Without asking further, she voluntarily enlightened me on the benefits of the scheme. She gave me a summary of all I needed to proceed and also promised to send me IELTS materials which she did.
Few days later, she showed me her Passport Request Letter. When I saw that, I made up my mind to begin the process. I visited the thread (then Part 2) and I asked 1 or 2 questions, I was referred to the almighty page 1.I was able to gather adequate information to get started.
I told my hubby about the process but he showed no interest. He said the scheme was rigorous considering that he had attempted it before. I assured him that all would be well; at least there was no harm in trying. Thankfully, it has turned to us for a testimony (Luke 21:13)

ECA (WES)
My credential evaluation took 6 months (September 2017-March 2018), all thanks to NASU strike. I evaluated my highest qualification (Master’s Degree) only.

IELTS
1st : February 1st 2018 (BC) LRWS -7777
2nd : April 21st 2018 (BC) LRWS 86.56.57.5(Remark came back unchanged)
3rd : May 12th 2018 (MOD) LRWS 7.57.577(Only those who wrote IELTS exam on that day can relate)
4th : September 29th 2018(MOD) LRWS 7.5877
5th : November 1st 2018 (MOD) LRWS: 8.57.577.5

Hmmm! IELTS humbled me in mighty way (sighs) as seen from the above results. Considering that I studied English, I underrated the examination. I was running a professional programme concurrently hence; I devoted my attention to the programme. After the 3rd Attempt, I felt embarrassed with my recurrent ‘failures’, therefore; I decided to learn the exam tricks. For me, using the materials by the Test Provider (MOD) was the simple trick I needed to ace the examination. I subscribed to the 30-day Master’s IELTS course and I followed the principles taught to the letter. During my 4th attempt, I concentrated so much on Reading and I had 8 but had 7.5 in Listening. My hubby encouraged me to register immediately for another one which luckily became my final attempt. By that time, I focused only on Listening which became pretty easy for me few days before the examination. The knowledge of Reading was still fresh in my memory.

Listening: In all my attempts I didn’t underestimate the power of Cambridge IELTS Book 1-13;I did some online tests via ieltsonlinetests.com; I studied the MOD IELTS Masters course and I did the 3 tough practice tests at the end.

Reading: I solved few Academic Reading Tests; did several General Training Tests from Cambridge Books; and also on ieltsonlinetests.com; the MOD 30 Day Master’s course was highly helpful− the tricks I learnt enabled me finish my test within 35 minutes during my 4th attempt. Although my last Reading attempt was tougher.

Speaking: In all my attempts I watched YouTube videos (IELTS JAY,Oxford English and others) and also wrote down ideas based on the cue cards posted on IELTS Liz’ website and shared on different IELTS groups. In all my tries, my task 2 topics were extracted from the cue cards.

Writing:
Naturally, I write well ; however, the quest to score above 7 in my 4th attempt made me conduct an in depth research which got me totally confused. I wrote few letters and essays and forwarded to @glitteringstar2 for review. She proofread them and advised that I focused on other grey areas (Listening especially) as my writing was suitable to earn me the desired score.
I also scanned through MOD materials on Writing. One major trick I learnt was to edit my write-up simultaneously while writing. This really helped me as I had no time to read through my Task 2 during my 5th attempt yet I was confident that the errors would be minimal.
Lest I forget, while writing, I utilised very uncommon linkers and binders. In lieu of ‘firstly’, I used ‘first and foremost’, ‘to begin with’; instead of ‘finally’ I adopted ‘to conclude’ and so on. I used lots of parallel structures and I avoided clichés as much as possible, and I was very careful with my punctuations (all these I learnt in school) ( )

Advice: IELTS is not difficult but it is a trick test. It requires due diligence and care to study all that the test entails. For the first timers, do not rush to register, learn the examination strategies and tricks before enrolling− 75k (BC) or 68k (MOD) is no small money.

MEDICALS: I could not secure a closer date at Qlife; hence; we resorted to using IOM on November 30th. I got their email address from the thread; mailed them and got the date we preferred.
We got to IOM around 6am and we were the first family to be attended to. The Physician that attended to us was very courteous. He chatted with my hubby for about 30 minutes before we left the hospital.

PCC: After medicals, we headed straight to Alagbon for PCC. We intended using ASP Moshood but luckily we met someone whom we knew. He referred us to one Mr Ibrahim (who collected 7k (3.5k each for hubby and I).

POF: My hubby transferred the POF in bits into our joint savings account which we opened in 2015. We invested the funds in 4 Treasury Bills and we ensured that none would mature after our medical expiry date. One of our treasury bills mature in January and we rolled over immediately. I asked on the thread if there was need to inform CIC; @joo2018 responded promptly that there was no need to raise a CSE.

PLACE HOLDERS (PRINCIPAL APPLICANT)

Marriage Certificate: I uploaded my Marriage Certificate only

Passports/Travel Documents : My Nigerian International Passport

Upfront Medicals(2 pages): I uploaded the print out given to me at IOM

Police Character Certificate (PCC): I merged the PCC and the long forms(3 pages altogether)

Education (4 pages): The documents were merged as follow:
ECA,Master’s Degree Certificate, IELTS Test Report Form,1st Degree Certificate(I didn’t evaluate it but was advised to include it)

Legal Name Change Doc(2 pages): I merged my newspaper change of name publication and my marriage certificate.I didn’t swear any affidavit.

Proof of Means of Financial Support (6 pages) : My POF was arranged as follow:
1. Letter of Consent from my hubby
2. Bank Letter in CIC Format
3. The Four Treasury Bills Certificates according to the dates of investments

Digital Photo: I uploaded the required passport specification

Employment Records (11 Pages): The documents were merged in the following order:
1. Letter of Introduction
2. Confirmation of Appointment
3. Promotion Letter
4. Revised Emolument Page
5. Staff Identity Card
6. Six Months Payslips(June-November 2018)

Client Information Placeholder(12 pages): I merged the following documents :
1. General Letter of Explanation(LOE) 2: It contained every detail I needed to clarify in my application
2. My Schedule A(5 Pages- I had an extra sheet( )
3. Hubby’s Schedule A(4 pages)
4. USA Visa Refusal Letter (White Paper)

Concerns: There was a funny gender error on my reference letter , I complained to my HR but was told it was insignificant and would not render the letter invalid.
Also, my daughter's birth certificate had more names than necessary as against her International Passport hence I went back to NPC to get a new one. If I had researched properly, a simple LOE would have saved me that extra 3.5k the officials collected.
I specially want to appreciate all those who have directly or indirectly helped me in the course of the (COPR) journey. @Glitteringstar (You’re wonderful and I owe you a treat ); @Bimsebony ( ) and @Hykin - You are both amazing souls, this story is incomplete without mentioning you. These beautiful people are now my ‘family’. I owe them so much gratitude. @Hykin , I will celebrate your PPR soon.

To @Joo2018, @Elfmannisback now @Ontarioissauga, @McStan18 ,@Newmum0615,@Cochtrane, @MummyJaygirls (the first person I Pmed) , @Kontagious, @iamdatguy, @Happytbaby, @Hephgirl @Datechman, @RamJ @ebonyNaija, @DadR, @ifeoma77 , @Tojued …. I appreciate you all.
To everyone I couldn’t mention their monikers, I apologise. I appreciate everyone on the thread. God bless you all.

Above all, the entire journey is expensive, yet achievable. Do not give up , you can achieve it.
NB: ALL ERRORS ARE MINE−THANK YOU

TO GOD BE THE GLORY, NOW AND FOREVER MORE AMEN

COPR

TheCongo2:
Bro/sister, you seem to be all over the place with inconsistent information.
Take a deep breath.

In any case, welcome to Canada. You may start by reading this thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/5031893/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

CIA

Ifeoma77:
God is too good

...Long post alert...

One of the most interesting PPR stories! Congrats once again!

Ifeoma77:
Woke up to THE mail today
It's PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow!Congratulations! �

Congrats @Claire18! Go and prosper in the new land.

raphrulz:
Guysssss!!!!


THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!!!!!


ISSA GOLDEN MAIL THINGS!!!

Here is my “brief story”… read at your own risk:

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God bless you and thank you for reading my long post!
PS: Please, rate your Prof well oooooooo!!!

See me smiling Congrats Prof Raphrulz. I rate you 9.8 the . 2 belongs to me

Bubblefairy:
While scouring all over Nairaland like a hungry lion looking for information (as usual) I came across this nairaland post and I just had to share.

Please everyone needing one information or the other should try check it out.
It has almost everything you need.


https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/1#59645751

That was the good work of @cochtrane if I'm not mistaken.

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ghuzy01:
Pls how can someone join the AVO group..any link?

I don't have an idea as my VO was Ottawa.

[quote author=Abk2019 post=76253076][/quote]Let's hear the views of others, although I personally feel there won't be an issue since your husband has a steady income.

Abk2019:
Pls nairalanders,I work in one of the state's ministry(Community Development) which NOC will dat be? and concerning d POF as we all know how civil servants are protesting for minimum wage increase, won't it disqualify me,if I av d required funds in my account as a level 8officer. Though, building d account isn't a problem but my salary can never amount to d required fund for a yr, even if I decide not to spend it at all. Am d PA, but my husband has d money.pls help

You have no issue.Your hubby can transfer the money to your account and then write a consent letter stating that the fund is to facilitate your immigration process.
Another option is to open a joint account,transfer the money there, invest the funds in Treasury Bills,get a letter in CIC format from the bank. Your hubby can write a consent letter as well.
I work with a govt agency, though a senior officer yet my hubby provided the funds, hence; I used the second option and it worked for me. My POF was arranged as follow:
1.Letter of consent from my hubby
2.Bank letter in CIC format
3.The four Tbills Certificates according to the date of investments.
Others can have better suggestions .

jjohndoe83:
You got the wrong person sir. I believe in God 100%

Not you sir, but the person you quoted. I'm a lady.

jjohndoe83:
Brotherly, please do not give up or be dispirited. You have come a long way already. As I am now, I don't know how to raise my own POF (although I'm not there yet), but I know that something will show up. I have plans here and there but nothing is guaranteed, I trust in God nonetheless. If a total stranger could pay my law school fees years ago, what else can God not do? Nothing! And what he has done for people like me, he will do for you too. Only believe. That you shall succeed in this task is as sure as God reigns!

If my memory serves me well, does this person believe in God? Cos I remember a post where he was against those praying to pass IELTS. Pls don't mind my aproko o . Truly, there's nothing God can't do, I'm a living proof and I'll definitely share my testimony soon. Congrats @Ramj, class prefect of Nov AOR group. I'm so happy for you bro .

DadR:
Jesus you are so good to me, in all circumstances (2ce), oh oh
Hakuna Matata

Congrats DadR!It's indeed a breakthrough.

Tojued:
Extremely long post alert. Please skip to the last line for a summary.

Fortunately, I typed this announcement on 30/10/2018, I’m sure the heavens were just looking at me and laughing. If na to type am now ginger no dey I for just drop timeline. But as e be I’ll simply edit what I have already.

All glory to God, all thanks to my real life family and friends, all appreciation to the elders, class prefects, onlookers, provokers, etc. on this thread. Gratitude is my second name.

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Timeline
Family of 3, Ottawa VO
IELTS – 24/04/2018
ECA – 24/04/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 24/04/2018
AOR – 30/06/2018
IP1 & ADR – 17/07/2018
Response to ADR – 23/07/2018
MEP – 27/07/2018
IP2 – 29/10/2018
PPR – 26/02/2019

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TLDR: It was a long wait but PPR is here and I glorify God, thank you for your service to this thread, and pray MAY YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.

Congrats Tojued, wishing you smooth sail hereon. Prof must give you 10/10

Sthill5:
I just discovered my file is in Accra.

Completely heartbroken

You don't need to be perturbed. Some people got PPR without any ADR from Accra. Try to join the Accra VO group. It's well.

Zutlin:
Please is there anyone who has a space to give out at either Qlife or IOM for this week?
I have been given PPR and Remeds. My PPR is for 15 days but I only have 10 days left. I've tried but can't seem to get a near date.

Alternatively, does anyone know a staff in either hospitals that can help?

The medicals is for just me.

I know I can ask for extension on my passport submission but I don't want to. After 9 months in the clutches of AVO plus an interview, God finally released me.

Congratulations, I'm so happy for you.

Wow part 7,Lord let thy will be done in my life in this part!Watch out, I shall testify here!

captainhoo:
Has anyone used Children's practise recently? if yes, how do you book.

I noticed no one has spoken about children's practise for medicals, have they been removed from licensed hospitals or what?

It has been delisted.Try to check page one or CIC website for more info.

Nice one @iaatmguy

sammyengr:
LANDING GIST....
The journey started on the 28th of December, 2018 where families and friends gathered to see us off to the airport. We had alot of people that followed us to the airport because we just got married on the 15th of December. Our flight was scheduled for 2:15pm via Egypt air, we left home very early in the morning and got to the airport by 10am.

Thank you for the time spent in reading my landing gist!!!!

Congratulations!Thanks for sharing your landing gist. Go forth and shine!

Newmum0615:
Part 2:

Our life in Canada thus began.

Catch ya guys later.

Sweet landing gist! Wow, I stayed glued reading the interesting story. I pray that you and yours shall continue to be favoured in Canada. Wishing u safe delivery like the Hebrew women. It has ended in praise

amdman:
TESTIMONY TIME

So I have been 6weeks in Canada and I can say that God has been so faithful, so much so that my greatest challenge many a times is making the best choice amongst many good options. Here are a few highlights:

Congratulations!

Congrats on your PPR @iPopAlomo (class captain of Dec AOR group) � and also @Vivacious2 !

JennyKadry2:
@Ifeoma77

Your PPR email will be sent to you soon. Whether devil likes it or not

How are u sure she doesn't have it already and only waiting to announce her COPR ?

oluphilip2008:
LANDING GIST!!!! Long Post Alert!!!!

. God bless you all

Sorry to bore you with the long story�

Thanks for sharing. I wish u and your family favour in Canada.